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Continuous circulation of water in its different states (liquid, solid and gaseous) between the oceans, the atmosphere and the Earth’s surface.

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It provides the heat necessary for water to evaporate.

The process by which water vapor is converted, by means of cooling, into liquid or solid water in the form of clouds.

Driven by winds, clouds fly over the land.

Water that accumulates high in the mountains in solid form.

Movement of infiltrated water that joins a watercourse on the surface or flows directly into lakes or the ocean.

Vast body of saltwater covering a large part of the Earth’s surface and separating the continents.

Various forms of water that fall from the atmosphere.

Conversion, without boiling, of liquid water into water vapor when exposed to heat.

Phenomenon by which plants discharge water vapor into the atmosphere.

Water penetrating into the soil through permeable rock.

Flow of rainwater or melting snow on the surface of the ground; it produces watercourses.

Conversion, without boiling, of liquid water into water vapor when exposed to heat.

Various forms of water that fall from the atmosphere.